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Donald Sorrells

Dr. Donald L. Sorrells, MD

Pediatric Surgery
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OVERVIEW

Donald L. Sorrells, Jr, MD, is a board certified pediatric surgeon (American Board of Surgery). He works with children and their parents to prevent fear, pain and any type of negative experience during a major surgery.  

A native of Red River Parish, Dr. Sorrells graduated from Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine, where he also completed a general surgery residency.  

A member of the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Sorrells was a flight surgeon and served at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He served Operation Desert Freedom with a tour in Kuwait. 

He did a two-year pediatric surgery fellowship at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Rhode Island and was a surgery instructor at Brown University. In 2005, Dr. Sorrells returned to Shreveport to practice pediatric surgery. 

Outside the operating room, Dr. Sorrells enjoys spending quality time with his family, fishing and hunting. Dr. Sorrells and his wife have two sons. 

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Sorrells' Rating
7 Ratings
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA, 71118
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2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA, 71118

LOCATIONS

2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA, 71118
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted

CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
  • Appendicitis
  • Biliary Atresia
  • Bone Cancer
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
  • Esophageal Fistula
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Intestinal Atresia
  • Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Ventral Hernia
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PROCEDURES PERFORMED

  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Appendectomy Laparoscopic
  • Colectomy
  • Duodenal Polypectomy
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy Anal
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Laparoscopic
  • Hernia Repair
  • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair Open
  • Laparotomy
  • Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Pyloromyotomy
  • Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty Repair of Imperforate Anus Sphincteroplasty Rectal Graft)
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SPECIALTIES

  • Pediatric Surgery

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fellowship
Rhode Island Hospital
Graduated 2005
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Graduated 1997
Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh
Graduated 1996
Residency
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Graduated 1999
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Graduated 1993
Internship
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Graduated 1993
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Graduated 1992

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (30)

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  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B
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